as in projections
a part that sticks out from the general mass of something
a recess in the face of the cliff that is hidden by the thick vines dangling from the jagged overhang above
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as in protrudes
to extend outward beyond a usual point
the narrow streets of the old European city are lined with row houses often having overhanging second stories
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as in threatens
to remain poised to inflict harm, danger, or distress on
the problem of how he might be able to afford sending his children to college has been overhanging him for several years
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Recent Examples of overhangs
Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The design draws on various traditional Vietnamese building principles, such as wide roof overhangs that protect facades from sun and rain, and cross-ventilation with openings on opposing walls to enhance airflow.
—Faye Bradley, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
In fact, whatever overhangs your property is considered your responsibility.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2025
Still, expect short overhangs and big wheels, even if not quite the size of these absurdly chrome 24-inchers.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2025
And there are other spaces, such as outdoor overhangs with mosaic murals overhead, that bring color and a whimsy to a space visited by many who have serious medical matters on their minds.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
The economist pointed to two key overhangs for the housing market.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2025
Noun
Emphasizing ruggedness and offering an open invitation to tackle dirt roads, the Bronco’s squared fenders, short overhangs, upright glass and knobby tires look more at home on mountain trails than valet lanes.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The design draws on various traditional Vietnamese building principles, such as wide roof overhangs that protect facades from sun and rain, and cross-ventilation with openings on opposing walls to enhance airflow.
—Faye Bradley, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
In fact, whatever overhangs your property is considered your responsibility.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2025
Still, expect short overhangs and big wheels, even if not quite the size of these absurdly chrome 24-inchers.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2025
And there are other spaces, such as outdoor overhangs with mosaic murals overhead, that bring color and a whimsy to a space visited by many who have serious medical matters on their minds.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
The economist pointed to two key overhangs for the housing market.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhangs
Noun
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Based on projections, groundwater supplies could drop by 32% by 2070, while surface water supplies are likely to decrease only by about 2%.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Oct. 2025
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These projections have been fairly accurate over the past decade, with sportsbooks predicting the East’s total number of regular season wins within single digits six times.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Baleen is a specialized type of bone that protrudes from the jaws like teeth and is used to filter small critters from the ocean water to feed.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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One heavy hitter threatens the dominance of The Black Phone 2 at the box office next weekend.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Oct. 2025
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If built, the tower threatens to cast his 1865 house largely in the shadows for months at a time.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The female’s back is covered in small protrusions that resemble popped kernels of popcorn, inspiring its genus name Zea, derived from the corn plant.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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This protein is needed for the formation of cilia — hairlike protrusions that cells can use to move — as well as in the assembly of the mitotic spindle that organizes chromosomes during cell division, and for the transport of neurotransmitters in neurons.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The orchestra’s sections — strings, percussion, and so on — work together, and the output of any one section alone cannot produce a symphony.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Oct. 2025
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Divide the tubers in spring by cutting tubers into sections with a body, neck, and at least one eye.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Who else pokes holes in this claim?—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Oct. 2025
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Later in the episode, Kelce's cohost and brother, Jason Kelce, pokes fun at Lively's athleticism in a storyline that sees Bridget attend a soccer camp.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Moreover, the observations showed that when the antibiotic was effective, the bacteria shed more armor and developed surface bulges.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Sep. 2025
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Shortly after their release in early 2023, some Ryzen 7000-series X3D chips were becoming physically deformed, developing bulges on the bottom that could permanently damage the CPU and bend the pins in the CPU socket.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In the far distance lies the Pacific Ocean, and beyond that, featureless protuberances labeled Japan, Russia and China.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Overhangs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhangs. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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